Baku puzzled by second refusal to host Candidates Tournament

Baku puzzled by second refusal to host Candidates Tournament

February 22, 2012 - 12:03 AMT  03:16 GMT
“We hoped Levon Aronian would agree to participate in the tournament in Baku,” Azerbaijan’s Chess Federation official says.
Armenian Genocide essay contest announced in U.S.

Armenian Genocide essay contest announced in U.S.

February 22, 2012 - 11:57 AMT  03:16 GMT
The winners will be recognized at the Armenian Genocide Commemoration at Times Square on April 22, 2012.
David Nalbandian beats Wayne Odesnik at 2012 Copa Claro

David Nalbandian beats Wayne Odesnik at 2012 Copa Claro

February 22, 2012 - 11:55 AMT  03:16 GMT
After beating Wayne Odesnik David Nalbandian will be facing Argentina second seeded player Juan Monaco on February 22.
Twitter updated for Android, includes new languages

Twitter updated for Android, includes new languages

February 22, 2012 - 11:21 AMT  03:16 GMT
Twitter will be uploading entire contacts’ email addresses and phone numbers over to see who may have a Twitter account.
ECHR tells Turkish PM to be more tolerant to criticism

ECHR tells Turkish PM to be more tolerant to criticism

February 22, 2012 - 11:15 AMT  03:16 GMT
The Turkish court ruled that Tuşalp’s criticism "violated personal rights" and was "outside the limits of acceptable criticism.”
Gyumri Mayor in Brazil to attend Rio Carnival - paper

Gyumri Mayor in Brazil to attend Rio Carnival - paper

February 22, 2012 - 11:13 AMT  03:16 GMT
Gyumri mayor Vardan Ghukasyan went to Brazil with a 9-member delegation, the reports stirring discussions in Facebook
Adele triumphs at annual Brit Awards in London

Adele triumphs at annual Brit Awards in London

February 22, 2012 - 11:11 AMT  07:11 GMT
The 23-year-old picked up two awards - including the prestigious British album of the year - to add to the six Grammys.
Apple to build data center on Oregon, signs $5.6 million deal

Apple to build data center on Oregon, signs $5.6 million deal

February 22, 2012 - 11:09 AMT  03:16 GMT
Web companies have flocked to Oregon because of the state's sizable property tax breaks and low power costs.
IOC vice president Mario Pescante resigns

IOC vice president Mario Pescante resigns

February 22, 2012 - 11:08 AMT  03:16 GMT
Despite his resignation as IOC vice president, Mario Pescante will remain a regular IOC member from Italy.
Hadi takes power in Yemen as new president

Hadi takes power in Yemen as new president

February 22, 2012 - 11:07 AMT  03:16 GMT
Ousted ruler Saleh’s deputy Hadi was the sole candidate in a presidential election after a year-long uprising.
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